Local News
Avera Sacred Heart Makes Top 100 Rural and Community Hospitals List
Avera Sacred Heart has been named to the 2026 Top 100 list for Critical Access Hospitals and Rural & Community Hospitals by the Chartis Center for Rural Health. Sacred Heart CEO and Regional President Victoria Hanson says the list is based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance Index. Sacred Heart...
Feb 26, 2026
Vermillion Named Community of the Year and Best Small Town Art Scene
Vermillion has been honored with two major recognitions this week. Hanna DeLange, with Vermillion Area Chamber and Development Company, says the first is the Community of the Year award by the South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development. Vermillion Mayor John Cole added that both honors show that Vermillion ...
Feb 26, 2026
Fire at Bloomfield High School
A fire occurred at the Bloomfield High School Wednesday morning. Superintendent Todd Strom says the fire occurred in the Ag Shop. Strom says the Bloomfield Fire and Rescue team responded and put out the fire. Strom says there were no injuries or damage to the high school.
Feb 25, 2026
Local Sports
Local Sports - Friday, February 27, 2026
Yankton Bucks and Gazelles Basketball will head west today and tomorrow to wrap up their regular seasons. Action starts at 7:00 PM Central time tonight as Yankton faces Spearfish. Pregame coverage on KYNT and KYNTV begins at 6:15 PM. Yankton concludes their regular season on Saturday against Douglas. The girls will pla...
Feb 27, 2026
Local Sports - Thursday, January 26, 2026
Mount Marty Men's Basketball advanced to the GPAC Semifinals last night with a 74-73 win over Briar Cliff, thanks to a last-second shot from Mac Ryken. The game-winning bucket was the lone two points of the game for Ryken. Jake Jensen led the Lancers with 18 points and 6 rebounds. Mount Marty will travel to Orange City...
Feb 26, 2026
Local Sports - Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The Yankton Bucks and Gazelles swept Brookings last night in their boys and girls basketball doubleheader. The Gazelles improved to 7-11 on the year with an impressive win in game one, defeating Brookings 56-24. The Bucks ended the night with their 5th win in their last 7 games, picking up a 64-38 victory. The Bucks ar...
Feb 25, 2026
National Headlines
Iran Confirms Death of Supreme Leader Khamenei After Massive U.S.-Israeli Strikes
Iran's highest authority was killed during coordinated US and Israeli strikes, multiple international outlets reported Saturday, citing senior officia...
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Joint Military Force: US and Israel Strike Strategic Iranian Targets in Preemptive Blow
Missiles and airstrikes lit up the skies over the Middle East early Saturday as tensions between Israel and Iran erupted into open conflict. Israel's ...
Feb 28, 2026
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Let Him End TPS Protections for Syrians
The Trump administration has turned to the U.S. Supreme Court in a bid to dismantle deportation protections for approximately 6,000 Syrian citizens. I...
Feb 27, 2026
National Sports
Cardinals extend manager Oliver Marmol through 2028, with a club option for 2029
St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol has signed a two-year contract extension through at least the 2028 season
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No. 7 Florida celebrates SEC title and sets sights on a top seed in the NCAA Tournament
No. 7 Florida has closed out an unbeaten February with its ninth consecutive victory
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Sam Kerr's header helps Australia edge Philippines in the Women's Asian Cup opener
Sam Kerr has scored on her return as Australia opened the Women’s Asian Cup with a 1-0 win over the Philippines
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Music News
Pop Legend Neil Sedaka, Voice of the Brill Building Era, Dies at 85
Neil Sedaka, the pop singer and songwriter whose melodies helped define an era, has died at 85. The news was confirmed in a statement shared with Bill...
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Three Decades Later, Whitney Houston's 'I Have Nothing' Joins the Billion-Views Club
Whitney Houston's I Have Nothing has crossed a major milestone, more than three decades after its release. The official video has now surpassed one bi...
Feb 27, 2026
Legendary Act Announces 50th Anniversary Show at Glasgow's OVO Hydro
Rush will return to Scotland next year with a headline show at Glasgow's OVO Hydro, marking the band's first performance in the country in 14 years. T...
Feb 25, 2026
















